In a new analysis of data from more than a dozen studies, coffee and tea consumption was linked with lower risks of developing head and neck cancers, including cancers of the mouth and throat. Cancers…
The hormone estrogen regulates binge drinking in females, causing them to “pregame” – consume large quantities of alcohol in the first 30 minutes after it’s offered, according to a preclinical study led…
Signals relayed to motor neurons from the brain enable muscle movement, but these signals typically pass through spinal interneurons before they reach their destination. How the brain and this highly diverse group…
When leaders of Florida’s most populous county met in September to pick a site for what could become the nation’s largest trash incinerator, so many people went to the government center to…
Trans-fatty acids (TFA) are a major cause of cardiovascular diseases. These harmful fats can accumulate along artery walls, restricting blood flow and increasing the risk of heart attacks. According to the World…
Mass General Brigham researchers found that only 8.4% of Medicare Advantage plans offered a dental benefit that met quality standards Medicare Advantage—the privatized form of Medicare that offers benefits beyond traditional Medicare,…
Study confirms that the use of anti-tumor necrosis factor drugs dramatically reduces the likelihood of perianal fistulas Early treatment of pediatric Crohn’s disease with anti-tumor necrosis factor medications can substantially reduce the…
A year after becoming available, vaccines to protect against RSV in newborns and older adults are being more widely accepted by the American public, according to a new Annenberg Public Policy Center…
A new gene editing tool that helps cellular machinery skip parts of genes responsible for diseases has been applied to reduce the formation of amyloid-beta plaque precursors in a mouse model of…
A study led by Rutgers professor finds more liberal blood transfusions have more favorable results Giving more blood to anemic patients after a heart attack may save lives, according to a Rutgers…
